Recent deaths 07-02-09

Tony Woods, Kinnegad & Fordstown The death of Mr Tony Woods, Griffinstown, Kinnegad, and late of Drewstown Little, Fordstown, on 4th January last, caused widespread sadness. He was aged 50. Deceased, son of the late Patsy and Maureen Woods, grew up in Drewstown. He worked for many years in the Round O public house at Flower Hill, Navan, but had previously worked as a carpenter and painter. In his younger days, he was a member of Girley Boxing Club and played football with Cortown GAA Club. Deceased is survived by his partner, Yvonne; sisters, Noeleen, Jacqueline, Ann, Valerie, and Jennifer; brothers, Frankie, Robbie, John, Pat, Kevin, Teddy and Michael; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and relatives. He was predeceased by his sisters, Christine and Bridgie. The funeral took place from the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Girley, to Girley Cemetery. A month"s memory Mass will take place there on Sunday 8th February at 10am. Kathleen Everard, Beauparc The regretted death occurred on 15th January last of Mrs Kathleen Everard (nee Flood), Rathdrina, Beauparc, Navan, at Our Lady"s Hospital, Navan. A native of Tinahealy, Co Wicklow, Mrs Everard (77) was predeceased by her husband, Tom, in 1979. Mrs Everard was a lifelong member of the Pioneer Association and was also a member of Beauparc Active Retirement, whose trips to different parts of the country she always enjoyed. Deceased is survived by her daughter, Catherine Cogan, Rochestown, Slane; sons, Pat, Rathdrina, Beauparc; Al, Woodlands, Navan; Paul, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, and Stephan, Rathdrina, Beauparc; son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, brothers and other relatives. The funeral took place from the Church of the Nativity, Rosnaree, to Knockcommon Cemetery. Annie Mooney, Nobber The recent death of Ms Annie Mooney, Nobber, at the age of 94 at Our Lady"s Hospital, Navan, caused widespread regret. Deceased was originally a member of the Foylan family of Possextown, Nobber, and was predeceased by her husband, Tommy Mooney in 1973. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Rita, Julia and Bridie; cousins, Bill and Molly, and her extended family. The funeral took place from St John the Baptist Church, Nobber, to Nobber cemetery. Peter cunningham, Ballivor The regretted death occurred on 9th January last of Mr Peter Cunningham, Coolronan, Ballivor, at his home. Mr Cunningham (64) was a farmer and was a member of Ballivor GFC for many years. From the time his sons started playing football with Ballivor, as well as school matches in Coolronan, Mr Cunningham"s car was filled with children, not only his own, but friends and team-mates too. When his son Damian played under-age football for Meath, Mr Cunningham was there again driving to all the training sessions and games and he and his wife Nuala never missed one of these events. Damian and his daughter Ramona were big into athletics with Fr Murphy"s Club, Athboy and Mr Cunningham was again there with his car driving the children the length and breadth of the country from Antrim to Cork. Perhaps it was fitting that Mr Cunningham suffered a massive heart attack while driving his car on the land he loved so well and died instantly. Small in stature, he was a big family man. He lived for his wife and children and was so proud of all their achievements. A man of low profile, he did many good deeds in the background, inconspicuously. Mr Cunningham is survived by his wife Nuala, sons Martin and Damian, daughter Ramona, and aunt Ann Cunningham, who lived with him and Nuala. His remains were removed to St Columbanus Church, Ballivor, where Requiem Mass took place followed by burial to the new cemetery in Ballivor. Mary Jane O"Brien, Duleek The recent death occurred at Hillview Nursing Home, Rathfeigh, at the age of 90, of Mrs Mary Jane O"Brien, Prioryland, Duleek. A member of the Coleman family from Duleek, she was widow of the late Mr Richie O"Brien, who died in 1999. She was also predeceased by her son, Kevin. Deceased is survived by her sons, Paudie, Sydney, Australia; Ciaran, Clondalkin, Dublin, and Dermot, Drogheda Road, Duleek; daughter, Mrs Angela Murtagh, Balreask Village, Navan; son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives. The funeral took place from St Cianan"s Church, Duleek, to Holy Cross Cemetery, Duleek. Annie Smyth, Mullagh The recent death at her residence of Mrs Annie Smyth, Mullagh, Kells, at the age of 90 was a source of deep regret throughout the district. Deceased, originally a member of the McCann family of Cornasaus, Mountain Lodge, Cavan, was married to the late Mr Mark Smyth, who died in 1973. Deceased is survived by her sons, PJ, Paddy and Frank; daughters, Marion and John; sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her remains were removed to St Killian"s Church, Mullagh, and the funeral took place after the funeral Mass there to Mullagh Cemetery.